Ascendo Resources is currently seeking an Accounting Manager for a full-time hybrid role.

Our client is a growing Brooklyn-based non-profit. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple school sites. This position plays a vital role in ensuring accurate accounting, payroll administration, and compliance, while supervising accounts payable and purchasing functions. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role requires a strong mix of technical accounting expertise, payroll management experience, and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with nonprofit experience who thrives in both hands-on accounting and strategic financial support, and who wants to make an impact in the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting functions including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including Board and agency reporting.
• Supervise two staff members handling accounts payable and purchasing.
• Oversee annual external audit and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, variance analysis, and grants management.
• Process and administer payroll for 200+ employees, ensuring accuracy of taxes, benefits, and deductions.
• Partner with HR on employee changes, onboarding, and payroll-related training.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and payroll systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with month-end close and audits.
• Payroll administration experience (multi-site or multi-entity preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial models, projections, scenario planning).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Paychex Flex.

Perks & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience).
• 20 vacation days (front-loaded) plus 15 sick days.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Collaborative team environment with mission-driven colleagues.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Mark Tumada